Members of the Senedd have today elected a new Llywydd (Presiding
Officer) and Deputy Presiding Officer at the first Plenary
meeting of the new Senedd.
Huw Irranca-Davies MS was elected as
Llywydd, becoming responsible for chairing Plenary meetings,
ensuring the Senedd conducts its business fairly and impartially,
and representing the Senedd in Wales and beyond.
Following this, MS was elected Deputy Presiding
Officer (DPO), supporting the Llywydd in overseeing
proceedings in the Siambr and carrying out the duties
of the role when required.
The election of the Llywydd and Deputy Presiding Officer is one
of the first duties carried out by the Senedd after an election
and is essential to enabling the Senedd to conduct its business
on behalf of the people of Wales.
In his address to Members of the
Senedd, Huw Irranca-Davies MS, the
newly elected Llywydd said:
“I pledge to work with every Member of the Senedd to ensure that
our Senedd meets the high expectations on this
institution. That the Senedd is relevant to every part of
Wales, engages with everyone in Wales and our democracy is
strengthened through our common interest and efforts as
parliamentarians. I will carry out this role with openness and
collaboration, fairness and impartiality.
“I am always keen to ensure this Senedd and all of us who
have the privilege of representing our constituents do
so with respect for each other in the way that we engage and
debate. With respect for our democratic processes and
respect for the people of Wales in all our great and glorious
diversity.”
The Llywydd took the Chair immediately following the
election and will oversee the next stages of early parliamentary
business.
